Meteorology of tropical West Africa: the Forecasters’ Handbook presents the science and practice of weather forecasting for an important region of the tropics. Connecting basic theory with forecasting practice, the book provides a unique training volume for operational weather forecasters, and is also suitable for students of tropical meteorology. The West African region contains a number of archetypal climatic zones, meaning that the science of its weather and climate applies to many other tropical regions. West Africa also exhibits some of the world’s most remarkable weather systems, making it an inspiring region for students to investigate. The weather of West Africa affects human livelihoods on a daily basis, and can contribute to hardship, poverty and mortality. Therefore, the ability to understand and predict the weather has the potential to deliver significant benefits to both society and economies. The book includes comprehensive background material alongside documentation of weather forecasting methods. Many examples taken from observations of West African weather systems are included and online case-studies are referenced widely.

Meteorology of tropical West Africa: the Forecasters’ Handbook presents the science and practice of weather forecasting for an important region of the tropics. Connecting basic theory with forecasting practice, the book provides a unique training volume for operational weather forecasters, and is also suitable for students of tropical meteorology. The West African region contains a number of archetypal climatic zones, meaning that the science of its weather and climate applies to many other tropical regions. West Africa also exhibits some of the world’s most remarkable weather systems, making it an inspiring region for students to investigate. The weather of West Africa affects human livelihoods on a daily basis, and can contribute to hardship, poverty and mortality. Therefore, the ability to understand and predict the weather has the potential to deliver significant benefits to both society and economies. The book includes comprehensive background material alongside documentation of weather forecasting methods. Many examples taken from observations of West African weather systems are included and online case-studies are referenced widely.

General circulation. Air masses in the tropics. The tropical sky. Subtropical anticyclonie cells. Temperate fronts. Polar outbreaks in the tropics. Tropical and intertropical fronts. Tropical cyelones. Violent tropical weather phenomena. The American Space. The Pacific space. The asiatic and indian ocean space. The eurafrican space. The atlantic space.

Accompanying CD-ROM ... "features 350 maps relating to various factors of meteorology and climate and their effects on the African continent."--Page 4 of cover.

The objective of this compendium is to provide information on tropical meteorology and the hazards that weather in the tropics might pose for aviation operations. It is intended for use by aviation planners, air traffic controllers and aircrew to improve their knowledge of the basic processes governing weather in the tropics and the detailed climate and weather of the individual regions in, and adjacent to, the tropics. It could also be used by meteorologists as a handy reference material.--Publisher's description.